Posts tagged Real Estate Prices

Not long ago, the center of the action in DC was around Dupont Circle and Georgetown. Over the past 15 years, neighborhoods throughout the District are seeing a resurgence of new residents and new investment, from Brightwood to Ivy City to Deanwood to the Southwest waterfront. Keep reading…

Rents in DC are projected to rise 3.5 percent more in the next year, and almost 11 percent over three years. The city must continue to make progress on ensuring that there are enough affordable homes for everyone. Keep reading…

To get everything we wanted in our dream house, including affordability, we compromised on the condition. Although we looked at “flipped” houses, we were concerned about the quality of the renovations. Keep reading…

Ten years after the Great Recession, home prices in many parts of the District have reached or even topped their pre-recession peaks. However, a mismatch between what buyers can afford and what kinds of homes are available could jeopardize the market. Keep reading…

Nearly a decade ago, the Great Recession wiped out house values across the region. Today, booming close-in, urban areas have basically recovered. But many further-out, suburban communities are still struggling. Here’s one example from eastern Montgomery County. Keep reading…

After two years of renting an overpriced apartment, I’m ready to get back into living in my own home. However, this time I’m in a committed relationship with near-term plans for children. Here's what I'm looking for in a new place to live. Keep reading…

The Virginia General Assembly is reviewing multiple transportation bills during their 45-day session. The Capital Crescent Trail crossing in Bethesda is getting major safety improvements. DC spent more than $40 million for snow removal after 2016's blizzard, but a new audit shows that some of those funds may have been used improperly. Keep reading…

Buying a home in DC can seem nearly impossible for a lot of people, but there’s an untapped supply of condominiums east of the Anacostia River that would be very affordable for many. But a number of condo owners associations in the area are in bad financial shape, leading to lost opportunity for buyers, sellers, and surrounding communities. Keep reading…

DC could reach almost a million people in 30 years. What does that mean for the amount of housing DC needs? Or the amount you might pay to rent or buy a place to live? Current population forecasts still don’t answer a few key questions that have to be answered to plan for the future.
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As a young person in DC paying what feels like a ridiculous amount in rent, I wonder about buying my own place. With these crazy prices, wouldn’t it be worth just making the jump to ownership? Well… no. When it comes down to it, buying a home of any size in DC is just not possible for me. And I’m not alone. Keep reading…

Parking still free in Reston; SafeTrack slips on quality; Protected bikeway to Foggy Bottom; More units than occupants, lower rents?; DC house prices boom and bust; Lessons from 40 years of Metro funding woes; Fewer job seekers in the region; Lookout to dorm to luxury apartments; A less vague “Share the Road”. Keep reading…

Walk Score is money; What a shorter commute is worth; More suburban poverty; No Metro for marathon or Bruce; Test scores up, but still low; Will this road be safer?; More cyclists die nationally; Manassas trailer park evicted; Way more ride hailing; And…. Keep reading…